Frederick Douglass1818-1895

Sunday School for Slaves

Fredrick Douglass started a Sunday school for slaves. In his Sunday school he taught

slaves how to read and write.

Children Escaping Slavery

His school not only taught children the basics to surviving in the free world, it

also inspired them to grow up and escape slavery.

The North Star

He published an abolitionist paper called “The North Star” that talked about life as a slave, the cruelties of their owners, and the dreams of the

black slaves.

Converting to Abolitionists

His papers were so inspiring that some slave owners were so ashamed that they stopped being slave owners to

help the abolitionist cause.

Escaping Slavery

Eventually Frederick ended up in Baltimore working as a ships caulker. This is where

he made his dash to freedom in 1838 disguised as a sailor.

Caulker- a person who makes a steamboat watertight by filling the seams between

the planks with filling and materials

Surviving the Free World

Fredrick Douglass had no troubles starting his life in the free world because when he was in slavery one of his owners wife, Mrs. Auld, taught him how to read and

write. She was later advised by her husband to no longer teach Douglass how to read or spell because it

was unsafe to teach a slave to read or write. After Mrs. Auld stopped teaching Douglass, he tried to

learn further by asking, bribing, and tricking homeless white children to further his abilities.

Speeches and PoemsHe made inspiring speeches and

poems directed and dedicated towards slaves to inspire them to

keep their hopes up, and never stop fighting back.

Nomination for Vice PresidentBecause of so many of his accomplishments the

people elected Frederick to be vice president. He was running against Abe Lincoln. Although he lost, he will always be remembered to be

the first black man to run for this part of office.

Afterwards

Later in his life he wrote multiple books, conducted many more speeches, and

continued on with his life fighting slavery. Even though slavery was not abolished until many

years later, he never gave up hope.

Famous Quotes• “Without struggle, there can be no progress.”• “A battle lost or won is easily described, understood,

and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it.“

• “I am a Republican, a black, dyed in the wool Republican, and I never intend to belong to any other party than the party of freedom and progress.“

• “No man can put a chain about the ankle of his fellow man without at last finding the other end fastened about his own neck.“

The End!Never Forgotten

Frederick Douglass